DISTRICT Conservatives have continued to show their support for our appeal.

Following on from a recent £200 donation, Wyre Forest Conservative Association has pledged a further £246 to Operation Covert.

The cash was collected at the association's annual dinner in November and from a whip-round at its Christmas dinner.

Mark Garnier, who is tipped to stand for the Tories at the expected general election in May, said: "It is something we believe in so anything we can do to help.

"We will try and keep it coming, it is easy for us to pass round the hat and pick up a bit of extra money for a worthwhile cause."